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Sunday, March 30, 2014

2014 MLB predictions to hang your hat on

It is that time of the year. Everyone is making predictions so here are mine.

First, I’ll supply a predicted order of finish and a short snippet about each division. If I believe the team will be one of the wild card participants it is noted with (WC) next to their name. Then I’ll provide my selections for American League Champ, National League Champ and the eventual World Series Champ. Lastly, I’ll take a stab at the individual end of year awards for each league.

Agree? Disagree? Let me know in the comments.American League East

Tampa Bay Rays

New York Yankees (WC)

Boston Red Sox (WC)

Baltimore Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays

Many suggest this is the best division in baseball. The top three here will all make the playoffs. Each team could win 82+ games.

American League Central

Detroit Tigers

Kansas City Royals

Cleveland Indians

Chicago White Sox

Minnesota Twins

Detroit is loaded and primed for a big season. The Royals could edge out one of the AL East teams for a wild card spot.

American League West

Oakland Athletics

Texas Rangers

Los Angeles Angels

Seattle Mariners

Houston Astros

The Rangers will be unable to completely overcome slow start and the Athletics stay consistently good throughout season.

American League Championship Series – Rays over Tigers

National League East

Washington Nationals

Atlanta Braves

Philadelphia Phillies

New York Mets

Miami Marlins

The Nationals could win the division by 10-plus games ahead of a decimated Braves squad.

National League Central

St. Louis Cardinals

Pittsburgh Pirates (WC)

Cincinnati Reds

Milwaukee Brewers

Chicago Cubs

The Cardinals prove once again to be an exceptional organization. The Pirates don’t miss a beat, but come up short in top heavy division, outlasting Reds for final wild card spot.

National League West

Los Angeles Dodgers

San Francisco Giants (WC)

Arizona Diamondbacks

San Diego Padres

Colorado Rockies

The Dodgers go wire to wire, but the Giants make them work for the division title.

National League Championship Series –Dodgers over Cardinals

World Series Champion – Tampa Bay Rays – The Rays finally complete the ultimate goal by showing a remarkable ability to win with less.